Trump says China will place Boeing jet order, but Beijing gives no confirmation
Donald Trump has said China will place a Boeing jet order, in a claim that would amount to a significant commercial win for the US planemaker if it is confirmed.
The supporting material says only that the deal would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.
No further details of the order were provided.
There has been no public confirmation from Beijing in the supplied material.
That leaves the announcement unverified and the scale, timing and terms of any potential purchase unclear.
The claim matters because China is one of the most important markets for commercial aircraft, and Boeing has faced stronger competition there from Airbus.
Any large order could affect the balance of sales between the two manufacturers.
The available information does not say how many aircraft may be involved, which Chinese entities would be part of the deal, or whether any agreement has been signed.
It is also unclear whether the announcement reflects a completed transaction, a preliminary understanding or a political statement.
